Devices and methods for treating cardiac tissue
US9259267B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 6, 2006 |
| Grant date | Feb 16, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Dec 17, 2029 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2018/2244
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The invention generally relates to devices and methods for treating cardiac tissue, including percutaneous closure of cardiac openings such as a patent foramen ovale (PFO) and obliteration of the cardiac cul-de-sacs. The invention includes a device having at least one elongated member. The elongated member has a first material and a second material interwoven with at least a portion of the first material. The second material is capable of transferring energy to tissue in need of treatment.
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